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HSR Trolley buses in the yard.

📷Unknown
⌚November 1967

Can you guess where this yard was located?

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September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📜 Jack Longworth's story takes a somber turn as he faces illness, documented in his 1929 death record. Explore his final resting place in Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. Join my quest for family history as we uncover more about Jack's legacy. 🕊️🏛️ #FamilyLegacy #HamiltonHistory
John Longworth and Lottie Crossley - Silly Mummy Family Tree
Shortly after the 1901 English census, Jack Longworth married Lottie Crossley on May 4, 1901, in Chorley, Lancashire, England.
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December 3, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Hamilton's Nine Hour Movement: A Legacy of Workers' Rights Still Relevant Today

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Hamilton's Nine Hour Movement: A Legacy of Workers' Rights Still Relevant Today
In 1872, 1,500 workers in Hamilton marched demanding a nine-hour workday, a movement that failed but laid the groundwork for modern labor protections. Despite its ultimate failure, the Nine Hour Movement marked a pivotal moment in Canada's labor history, sparking broader conversations about workers' rights and work-life balance. Historian Stephanie Ross notes that Hamilton was emerging as an industrial hub at the time, with workers facing grueling 10-12 hour shifts, six days a week. The movement highlighted the growing demand for time to rest, spend with families, and pursue personal interests—concepts that were radical for factory owners who viewed workers as mere production tools. The movement gained momentum through solidarity between Hamilton workers, Toronto printers, and Montreal rail workers, who recognized the need for collective action. Although the movement faltered due to internal conflicts and external pressures, it catalyzed legislative changes, including Canada's Trade Unions Act of 1892, which decriminalized labor organizing. Today, the legacy of the Nine Hour Movement lives on in ongoing struggles for fair wages and workplace safety, exemplified by the current strike at National Steel Car in Hamilton. Union president Frank Crowder links modern labor disputes to the historical fight for a balanced work-life dynamic, emphasizing that the demand for dignity and time remains a cornerstone of workers' rights. The article underscores how historical labor movements continue to shape contemporary labor struggles, highlighting the enduring relevance of the Nine Hour Movement in Canada's social and economic fabric.
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September 7, 2026 at 11:25 AM
🏡💫 After WWII, Arthur and Lily settled at 1484 Main Street East in Hamilton, where they raised their family. Their home became a central piece of our family’s memories. #FamilyHome #GriffinFamily #HamiltonHistory
Arthur Bird Griffin and Lily Moore - Silly Mummy Family Tree
Just a week after enlisting, Arthur Bird Griffin married Lily Moore on September 8, 1915, at St. Luke's Church in Hamilton, Ontario.
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September 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ten children, multiple cities, and countless stories. Join me in exploring the vibrant tapestry of my McPhail family's history – a tapestry woven with love, challenges, and the resilience of generations. 🧵📚 #FamilyLegacy #AncestralTales #HamiltonHistory
Archibald James Jacob McPhail and Cecelia Garrow - Silly Mummy Family Tree
Archibald married Cecelia Garrow on October 10, 1892, at Cathédrale du Précieux-Sang in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada (the church no longer stands).
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July 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ten children, multiple cities, and countless stories. Join me in exploring the vibrant tapestry of my McPhail family's history – a tapestry woven with love, challenges, and the resilience of generations. 🧵📚 #FamilyLegacy #AncestralTales #HamiltonHistory
Archibald James Jacob McPhail and Cecelia Garrow - Silly Mummy Family Tree
Archibald married Cecelia Garrow on October 10, 1892, at Cathédrale du Précieux-Sang in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada (the church no longer stands).
sillymummyFamilyTree.ca
June 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
📜 Jack Longworth's story takes a somber turn as he faces illness, documented in his 1929 death record. Explore his final resting place in Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton. Join my quest for family history as we uncover more about Jack's legacy. 🕊️🏛️ #FamilyLegacy #HamiltonHistory
John Longworth and Lottie Crossley - Silly Mummy Family Tree
Shortly after the 1901 English census, Jack Longworth married Lottie Crossley on May 4, 1901, in Chorley, Lancashire, England.
sillymummyFamilyTree.ca
March 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ten children, multiple cities, and countless stories. Join me in exploring the vibrant tapestry of my McPhail family's history – a tapestry woven with love, challenges, and the resilience of generations. 🧵📚 #FamilyLegacy #AncestralTales #HamiltonHistory
Archibald James Jacob McPhail and Cecelia Garrow - Silly Mummy Family Tree
Archibald married Cecelia Garrow on October 10, 1892, at Cathédrale du Précieux-Sang in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada (the church no longer stands).
sillymummyFamilyTree.ca
March 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ten children, multiple cities, and countless stories. Join me in exploring the vibrant tapestry of my McPhail family's history – a tapestry woven with love, challenges, and the resilience of generations. 🧵📚 #FamilyLegacy #AncestralTales #HamiltonHistory
Archibald James Jacob McPhail and Cecelia Garrow - Silly Mummy Family Tree
Archibald married Cecelia Garrow on October 10, 1892, at Cathédrale du Précieux-Sang in Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada (the church no longer stands).
sillymummyFamilyTree.ca
February 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Spotlight on our 1930s drama group! During the Great Depression, CFUW Hamilton staged a one-act play (1931) and drew 250 guests for Shakespeare with Harry Irvine (1932). #CFUWHamilton100 #hamiltonhistory
June 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM